Summer Horticulture Assistant – Parks & Gardens

The Corporation of the City of Sarnia; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A city government entity in Sarnia, Canada, is seeking a Summer Student in Horticulture to assist in maintaining flower beds and gardens across the city. The role involves physical labor and operating landscaping tools while ensuring safety. Candidates must be current students returning to full-time studies in September 2026 and must possess a valid G2 driver's license. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary of $17.60 per hour, starting on May 4, 2026 and running until August 14, 2026.

Benefits

Access to Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Enrollment option in OMERS pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be a current student and return to studies in September 2026.
• Valid G2 driver's license required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain garden beds, planters, and hanging baskets.
• Perform planting, watering, weeding, and mulching tasks.
• Ensure safety during physical labor and tool usage.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Safety consciousness

Education

Current student, returning to full-time studies in September, 2026

Tools

Hand tools

Small landscaping equipment

Mowers

Trimmers

Rototillers

Job description

A city government entity in Sarnia, Canada, is seeking a Summer Student in Horticulture to assist in maintaining flower beds and gardens across the city. The role involves physical labor and operating landscaping tools while ensuring safety. Candidates must be current students returning to full-time studies in September 2026 and must possess a valid G2 driver's license. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary of $17.60 per hour, starting on May 4, 2026 and running until August 14, 2026.